2026 Spring Season Registration opens in January.

Welcome to the 2026 Spring Season for Downers Grove Youth Baseball (DGYB). Click here to Register.

DGYB offers Baseball Leagues for children ages 6 through 16. The Leagues are divided among age groups specified below. More information about the Leagues can be found at the Leagues webpages at these links: 

Developmental (Ages 6-8)

Youth Leagues (Ages 9-12)

Babe Ruth League (Ages 13-16)  

PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY REGARDING AGES, REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND LATE FEES.

For Instructional (Ages 6-7), Rookie (Age 8), and Youth Leagues (Ages 9-12) the baseball age is based on the player's age as of August 31, 2026.  DGYB Babe Ruth Prep 13 includes all players who will be 13 as of August 31, 2026. For ages 14-16 Babe Ruth League follows the national organization age cutoff of April 30, 2026.

We expect registration for ages 6-8 to be full by February 28, 2026. After that date there may be a wait list. School-based team rosters for ages 6-8 will be filled based in registration date order. 

Don't delay registering. Teams for ages 9-12 will be drafted in mid-March. Players registering after teams are selected will be randomly assigned to teams.

Babe Ruth (Ages 13-16) teams will be drafted in early April. There may be a wait list for players who register after March 31.

Players who reside outside HS District 99 boundaries are charged an additional $65 Park District Fee

TEAMS

Teams are selected in early March for ages 6-8, late March for ages 9-12, and early April for ages 13-16. Players/Parents will be notified on what team they are placed via email from the team manager.

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

• Registration for Spring 2026 is to be completed on-line at www.dgyb.org.
• Please complete each section of the form.
• To support our mission, each player and parent/guardian must review and agree to the established Code of Conduct and Waiver provided in this registration form.
• In order to receive updates from your coach, league and event information, please check 'yes' in the box in the parent/guardian profile section. DGYB is respectful of your privacy and will not use your contact information to solicit information.
• The following online payments are accepted:  Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or online electronic transfers from your checking account.
• Don't delay registering. Players ages 6-8 who register after February 28 may be placed on a wait list.
• Teams for ages 9-12 will be drafted in mid-March. Players registering after teams are selected will be randomly assigned to teams.
• For ages 13-16 the teams will selected in early April and registration will be open at least through March 31st.

Play Ball,

DGYB Board of Directors

All new bats that bear the USABaseball licensing mark are permissible for play in the DGYB Youth Leagues (A, AA, AAA). Barrels may have a diameter of 2 1/4 inches to 2 5/8 inches.

Bats that were previously allowable in DGYB Youth Leagues with diameters limited to 2 1/4 inches will still be permissible in 2022.

Bat rules for Babe Ruth (Ages 13-16) allow bats marked with the USABaseball mark or "BBCOR .50" mark, limited to 2 5/8 barrel diameter.

Prep13 Fall Ball will follow CSYBA rules for more information see https://www.csyba.com/2023-fall-pony-rules?subseason=898925

Please use the this link to access both parent guide and volunteer background check form. Thank You.

For players
Videos from Coach Renteria
More Player Training Videos

For coaches
Coach Development Guides

Many Thanks to our 2024 community partners and team sponsors.

We must cut off 2025 season sponsor shirt printing effective 3/25. If you sign up for a sponsorship after that date, we will be sure to add you to our website and social media list and efforts to promote your organization or business.

Please use the link below and help DGYB continue to improve youth baseball in your community. We are holding our participation fee's steady for 2025 in an effort to keep baseball affordable for everyone in our community. Support our partners visit the partners directory. Become a DGYB community partner sponsor one or more teams today.

Sponsorship Registration Link

Thank You- the DGYB Board of Directors

The DGYB Board of Directors held the annual General Membership meeting on Wednesday, April 30 at The Lincoln Center in Downers Grove. Chairman Justin Miller delivered state of the program remarks. Director Jim Sharwarko reviewed the current financial state of the organization. League President and Nominating Committee Chair Rob Rooney supervised the election of officers. For 2025, both Chair and Secretary positions were on the ballot. DGYB continues to provide a fun and enjoyable recreational baseball experience for families in our community. Your feedback remains vital to helping the organization better serve the participants.

Thank you for your support!

DGYB Board of Directors